Lot 318
Shakespeare, William. The Letterpress Shakespeare: Anthony and Cleopatra. The Folio Society, London, 2008. Hardcover. Near Mint. Limited Numbered Edition, No. 17 of 3,750 copies.
Quarter-bound in goatskin leather, blocked in gold with hand-marbled paper sides; gilded top edge and ribbon marker.
Set in 16pt 'Monotype' Baskerville, printed by letterpress on mould-made paper.
Presented with commentary volume which includes the text of the play and full explanatory notes.
Supplied in a buckram-bound solander box measuring 15" x 11" x 2¾. Letterpress volume: 14" x 10¾".
Commentary volume: bound in buckram. Book size: 8¾" x 5¾". $300 - 500
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